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Field Lead - Mandan North Dakota
Company: Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) Location: Mandan, North Dakota
Posted On: 05/04/2024
Job Title Field Lead Salary $23 - $28 Job Classification Hourly Location Eastern, MT US (Primary) Mandan, ND US Miles City, MT US Western, ND US Job Type Temporary # of Hires Needed 2 Job Description Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for a temporary, full-time Field Lead with an emphasis in wetland sciences and/or botany. We are looking for multiple biologists to lead field crews throughout the 2024 field season. Whether you are a recent graduate, seasoned field biologist, or a late career biologist looking to get back to your field roots, this is a great opportunity. WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals. Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers! Key Details: Compensation: $23 - $28/ hour, DOE Location: Eastern, MT, Western, ND Start Date: Late May/Early June 2024 Job Description: The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting botanical and wildlife surveys remotely in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Previous experience USACE wetland delineation procedures is expected; knowledge of BLM and USFS sensitive species are a plus. Surveys are presumed to start late May/early June 2024 and may continue through October 2024. Biologists will need to be experienced in any or all of the following topics: General field surveys. Wetland and waterbody delineations. General botanical surveys, including noxious weed identification and common plains species identification. Sensitive species habitat suitability survey and/or identification. Prairie dogs, burrowing owls, Dakota skipper butterfly, among other state and federally listed species. Field Leads will be responsible for ensuring accurate recording of field data, daily coordination with Field Coordinator(s), and daily progress reporting, as well as coordination with their assigned field technician(s). Field biologists typically work in teams of two in remote locations across the Northern Great Plains of North Dakota and Montana. Proper field equipment (i.e. shovels, gloves, safety helmets) will be provided by WEST; however, personal equipment (i.e. backpacks and boots) will be your responsibility. Project-specific training to be provided as warranted. Field schedules may vary, but a 6-day work week is currently expected. We expect biologists to have basic field skills including but not limited to: |
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